CVE-2015-5718

Name: CVE-2015-5718
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-12T14:59:26.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5718 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the handle_debug_network function in the manager in Websense Content Gateway before 8.0.0 HF02 allows remote administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted diagnostic command line request to submit_net_debug.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the handle_debug_network function in the manager in Websense Content Gateway before 8.0.0 HF02 allows remote administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted diagnostic command line request to submit_net_debug.cgi.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.84%

76.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Websense	Content Gateway	8.0.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5718?

How severe is CVE-2015-5718?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5718 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5718?

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Source: NVD / NIST